Identifies census tracts across VA, KY, MD, PA, OH, and NY that are strong candidates for new fiber broadband builds.
BSL (Broadband Serviceable Location) — An FCC-designated address (home or small business) where fixed broadband can be installed. The unit of measurement for broadband availability.
Unserved — No provider offers at least 25/3 Mbps.
Underserved — Service available between 25/3 and 100/20 Mbps, but below the modern standard.
RUCC — USDA Rural-Urban Continuum Code (1=large metro, 9=very rural).
Composite of four weighted components:
FCC Broadband Data Collection (June 2024) • Census ACS 5-Year 2020–2024 • USDA Rural-Urban Continuum Codes 2023